Zak Sos
Zak Sos joined KTVU in October 2021. Prior to joining the station, he covered the arrest of one of the first alleged January 6 co-conspirators, Lonnie Coffman, in Alabama, whose vehicle was discovered with Molotov cocktails near the Capitol building. Zak reported live after a devastating 2015 Metro North train crash outside of New York City, which killed six, injured more than a dozen, and prompted an overhaul of federal safety regulations. He was on the ground live as wildfires and floods devastated Colorado Springs in 2012.
Zak reported at News 12 in New York City and WHNT News 19, the CBS affiliate in Huntsville, Alabama. He also worked behind the scenes at CNN and NY1 in New York City, and Reuters TV in London.
Zak grew up in New York City. He did his undergraduate studies at Goucher College in Maryland, followed by postgraduate studies at the London School of Economics and Cardiff University in Wales.
Zak reported extensively on the Covid-19 pandemic, speaking with the Bay Area's leading health experts. He closely covered the war in Ukraine, with an eye on what everyday Bay Area residents are doing to help, including a former Uber executive's decision to fly to the war zone, and volunteer for the army. He was in Union Square live after looters ransacked the area's high-end stores, prompting city leaders to reevaluate San Francisco's policing tactics. He reported live for the return of the Chinese New Year parade after the pandemic.
Zak is a big skier and during the winter you can find him trying to plan a last-minute weekend escape to Tahoe. He also enjoys hiking some of the Bay Area's beautiful trails. And he's still trying to eat his way through all the amazing diverse food scenes that the region offers.
The latest from Zak Sos
Survey finds deep distrust, safety concerns among Black Oakland residents
A new survey of Oakland residents is highlighting significant concerns among Black residents about trust in city government, public safety and the rising cost of living.
Man dies after falling from sidewalk, making contact with San Francisco Muni bus
A man died Tuesday morning after falling from a sidewalk and making contact with a Muni bus, according to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency.
Catastrophic flooding in Hawaii sparks grassroots relief
Hawaii is experiencing some of its worst flooding in more than 20 years, leaving thousands without power and sweeping several homes off their foundations, authorities said.
ICE agents deployed to airports during TSA shortage; none in Bay Area so far
None of the major Bay Area airports had received notice of any ICE deployments as of Monday. But that's not the case for other U.S. airports.
Nurses rally in Alameda to protest federal health care cuts
A large group of nurses rallied outside Alameda Hospital as part of a nationwide “Red Alert" tour, protesting proposed federal cuts to Medicare and Medicaid.
Vigil held in San Francisco marks two years since family of four killed at bus stop
The two-year-anniversary of a family of four that was killed at a West Portal bus stop was marked by a vigil for the victims. Meanwhile, the elderly driver of the SUV that plowed into the bus stop will learn her fate from a judge in court tomorrow.
Warm, dry March forces some Sierra ski resorts to close
A warm and largely snowless March is cutting the Sierra Nevada ski season short, with several resorts ending operations weeks earlier than planned.
Warm weather heats up St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across Bay Area
Unseasonably warm weather helped fuel St. Patrick’s Day celebrations across the Bay Area on Tuesday, with many people heading to San Francisco for cooler conditions along the coast.
Cal State East Bay stays undefeated, advances to Elite Eight
The Cal State East Bay Pioneers are dancing into the Elite Eight, continuing a stunning undefeated season with a 73-58 victory over Point Loma Nazarene University in the NCAA Division II West Regional.
Godmother of slain 8th-grade teacher speaks at Oakland town hall on public safety
Community members and city leaders gathered Thursday night at Taylor Memorial Methodist Church for a public safety town hall, days after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Oakland left two people dead and five others injured.